New York Times Blames Jews For Antisemitism—In Obituary of ADL Chief Abe Foxman
The New York Times has faced criticism for its obituary of Abraham Foxman, suggesting that Israel's actions in Gaza have contributed to rising antisemitism. Critics argue that this narrative shifts blame from antisemites to Jewish people, which is considered a form of antisemitism. The article also highlights that public opinion shifts are influenced by broader global trends rather than solely Israeli actions.
- ▪The New York Times obituary of Abraham Foxman claims Israel's self-defense actions worsened antisemitism.
- ▪Critics argue that blaming Jewish behavior for antisemitism is a form of antisemitism itself.
- ▪The shift in American public opinion is attributed to global trends and propaganda, not just Israeli actions.
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Media New York Times Blames Jews For Antisemitism—In Obituary of ADL Chief Abe Foxman ‘Bigoted attitudes worldwide only mushroomed as a result of Israel’s response,’ the Times claims The New York Times devoted a portion of its obituary of Abraham Foxman, the longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League, to asserting that Israel’s self-defense actions in Gaza aimed at recovering hostages and defeating the Hamas terrorist organization resulted in antisemitism. Ira Stoll May 18, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} The New York Times used its obituary of the longtime national director of the…
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